| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.89 | 9.777% | $275.4195 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.81 | 12.655% | $194.6791 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.63 | 13.490% | $110.8003 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.98 | 11.199% | $123.4087 | $123.41 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.99 | 11.647% | $145.1299 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.67 | 7.587% | $147.0392 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.54 | 8.455% | $267.385 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.51 | $1,263.8617 | $1,263.87 | $1,263.90 | $1,263.80 | |